royal blue

noun

: a vivid purplish blue

Examples of royal blue in a Sentence

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There’s royal blue, light, baby pink, sterling check, mocha brown, and now, emerald green. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2025 Domingo wore an opulent royal blue gown on the red carpet that boasted an enlarged, sparkly collar. Edward Segarra, USA Today, 6 May 2025 Domingo, a co-chair for the night's event, first entered the event in a royal blue gown-like piece that extended from his shoulder to the floor. Angela Yang, NBC news, 6 May 2025 Each set features different accent colors (navy, white, and red for Rome; white, green, and sky blue for Berlin; and red, white, and royal blue for Cincinnati)—because who doesn’t like a little variety? Sara Coughlin, SELF, 5 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for royal blue

Word History

First Known Use

1789, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of royal blue was in 1789

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“Royal blue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/royal%20blue. Accessed 13 May. 2025.

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royal blue

noun
: a purplish blue
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